Mrs Simcha Van Bel-Du Plooy

Registered Counselor

“With an interest in child and family work, specifically with developmental delays and learning difficulties and well as parental support.”

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About Me

I support children and families navigating the unique challenges of developmental delays and learning difficulties. My work also offers dedicated parental support, guiding you to understand your child's needs better. Using approaches like BWRT, I help families build confidence and develop practical strategies. This collaborative space is ideal for parents seeking guidance and children needing tailored support to thrive.

Approach

Building on our conversations, therapy focuses on practical routines and small, achievable changes that fit your family’s daily life. In Cape Town and online (English), sessions are paced and collaborative—short, play-based tasks with children, reflective problem-solving with parents, and doable steps to practise between meetings. I listen for strengths, then guide adjustments using brief, targeted techniques that feel manageable and clear. This way of working tends to suit caregivers and young people seeking calm, practical progress.

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Basic Information

Not taking new referrals

Cape Town, South Africa

Services

Services Offered:

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Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Brain Working Recursive Therapy
A therapy that works with the brain's natural response patterns to change unwanted reactions before they reach conscious awareness.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Play Therapy
A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.
Learn more about Play Therapy

Works With:

•Adolescents
•Children
•Couples
•Families
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Autism (ASD)
A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
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Child Behaviour
Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.
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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
Learn more about Trauma Therapy

Professional Title:

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Registered Counselor
A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Qualifications

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Registrations

Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Registered Counsellor

Service Area

Claremont Practice

In-person & Online

Claremont

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa